September Regional Meet-Up

Thursday, September 19, 2024
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ET)
The RBS Science & Innovation Center
Sinking Spring, PA

Join us Thursday, September 19th for our regional event, hosted by the ASB Young Professionals Committee, Reading Bakery Systems and AMF Bakery Systems.  Go behind the scenes at the RBS Science & Innovation Center to meet and greet industry colleagues and friends while enjoying refreshments, and snacks (of course!).


EVENT SCHEDULE
2:00PM – Welcome & Networking

2:30 – 3:30PM – Equipment Test Drive: Education, Demonstrations & Tours
See the latest technologies bakers use to automate their processes and improve efficiency.

Continuous Mixing/Hamburger Buns
Jim Warren, Vice President, Exact Mixing, will give a brief overview of continuous mixing for buns, complete with demonstration, featuring the Exact HDX continuous mixer.

Chocolate Chip Cookies
See chocolate chip cookies made using the latest RBS WCX wirecut technology, and the energy-efficient RBS Emithermic Oven.  Don’t miss trying these tasty sweet treats!

Baking for a Better Tomorrow
The future of baking is here, with the new RBS Emithermic XE Oven (Replacement for DGF Ovens) and Electric Convection Oven Technology. Don’t miss the opportunity to see these ovens and learn how to create a more efficient and sustainable operation.

3:30 – 5:00PM – Refreshments & Networking

 

$15/ticket (members)
$25/ticket (non-members)

Who can attend:
Pass this invite to colleagues and friends, all are welcome!

Networking Information:
Your registration includes a self guided tour of The RBS Science & Innovation Center, cocktails, and lite hors d’oeuvres.

Membership:
If you are not a member of ASB, please consider joining.  Membership information is available here, or by contacting join@asbe.org.

Venue:
The Reading Bakery Systems Science & Innovation Center
7 Corporate Blvd.
Sinking Spring, PA  19608

Hotel and Travel Information

Hotel Information

ASB does not have hotel rooms contracted for this event.  Below are a few recommendations.  Rates and rooms are subject to availability.

Courtyard by Marriott
140 North Park Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610

Distance from the RBS Science & Innovation Center: 18 minute drive, 5.8 miles
RBS Corporate Rate (Corporate ID - YRG) for Standard Room is $132/night (based on availability)
Hotel Information & Reservations

Fairfield Inn & Suites
21 Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610

Distance From The RBS Science & Innovation Center: 15 minute Drive; 5.3 miles
RBS Corporate Rate (Corporate ID – RBPQ) for a Standard room is $129 per night (based on availability)
Hotel Information & Reservations

Homewood Suites by Hilton Reading
2801 Paper Mill Rd., Reading, PA 19610

Distance From The RBS Science & Innovation Center: 15 minutes drive; 5.5 miles
RBS Corporate Rate (Corporate ID - 0560072930) for a Standard Room is $144 per night (based on availability).
Hotel Information & Reservations

DoubleTree by Hilton Reading
700 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601

Distance From The RBS Science & Innovation Center: 24 minutes drive; 9 miles
RBS Corporate Rate (Corporate ID - 0560072930) for a Standard Room is $169 per night (based on availability).
Hotel Information & Reservations
Airport Information

The closest airports to the Sinking Spring, PA are Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT). Philadelphia International is approximately 90 minutes (77 miles) from the RBS Science and Innovation Center, and Harrisburg International is 60 minutes (55 miles) away from the event. 

Rental cars are available from PHL and MDT.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Not able to join us in Sinking Spring, PA?  Stay tuned for additional regional programming in a city near you!